Production Manager

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for heavy aircraft maintenance, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations and production activities.

The organization supports a range of commercial aircraft, including Dash 8, CRJ, ATR, ERJ, and Boeing 737 series aircraft.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, and bring a strong team-oriented approach to managing aircraft maintenance operations.

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production staff operations and coordinating the planning and scheduling of incoming and outgoing aircraft.

The Production Manager serves as the primary point of contact for maintenance personnel and provides leadership and supervision to team leads, mechanics, and aircraft grooming staff. The role requires strong organizational, operational, and people-management skills to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with customer requirements.

• Manage daily production operations, monitoring project efficiency, productivity, and performance.

• Communicate company objectives and evaluate project costs to support effective cost management.

• Respond to customer inquiries and negotiate estimates, work scopes, and final billing items.

• Coordinate the planning of incoming maintenance checks, including parts, tooling, manpower, hangar space, and other resources.

• Adapt production schedules to accommodate aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events, planned maintenance, and unplanned overnight line maintenance.

• Coordinate engineering requirements and act as a liaison with aircraft manufacturers and other technical stakeholders.

• Support tooling requirements and out-of-shop repairs across maintenance projects.

• Work with Human Resources on employee performance evaluations, disciplinary documentation, and suspensions.

• Review time-off requests and manage employee scheduling to maintain appropriate staffing levels.

• Manage staffing and operational costs during periods of reduced workload to minimize financial impact.

• Oversee hangar maintenance, organization, and general upkeep.

• Support customer relationship management and business development activities in coordination with the FBO Manager.

• Leadership and team management

• Accountability and decision-making

• Resource allocation and fiscal management

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Relationship building and networking

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced maintenance environment

The ideal candidate will have experience managing aircraft maintenance production activities, coordinating maintenance schedules and resources, supervising technical personnel, and maintaining strong customer relationships within an aviation maintenance environment.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to balance operational priorities, workforce requirements, project costs, and customer expectations while supporting efficient and reliable maintenance operations.